3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been available for commercial use since 1986. Early on, 3D printing took on a hobbyist role. Now, however, industries have begun using additive ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

To work toward getting around this issue, researchers used parabolic flights to simulate microgravity conditions, then 3D ...

While 3D printing might have been around for a while, its capabilities are still somewhat limited and many don’t quite realise what the extent is that it can do. While many know it can do things like ...

What I intended to do with my 3D printer, I can’t remember. I vaguely remember wanting to print big things, but I was unsure what those might be. More abstractly, I was hoping the printer might ...

3D printing is a downright futuristic technology. People can use plastic filaments, resin, and other materials to create custom objects. The quality of the print is limited by a user's printer, but ...

3D printing is the process of making three-dimensional objects by laying thin layers of material on top of one another. Each layer is so thin that the height is barely detectable by the human eye. In ...

3D printing allows gamers to create custom accessories that improve comfort, organization, and immersion. Whether you play on ...

It is known that 3D printing makes manufacturing a lot easier and more precise than traditional manufacturing methods such as molding or machining. Some printers can 3D print using metals and alloys, ...

The idea of owning a 3D printer is exciting. The thought of bringing your ideas to life, layer by layer, has powerful appeal, especially when you see what others have made. But while 3D printing can ...

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 sent shockwaves through the public, but one of the most intriguing aspects of the incident was the weapon used to commit the crime. It was a ...